The document summarizes initiatives by the Obama administration that are relevant to the geospatial community, including increased transparency through Data.gov and Recovery.gov, and place-based accountability tools like ChesapeakeStat. It outlines opportunities for state and local involvement in these efforts and calls for collaboration within the geospatial community to engage and provide input that leverages their expertise.

1. Transparency, Accountability and Place-Based Approaches Implications for the GIS Community October 7, 2009 2009 NSGIC Annual Conference

4. Open Government “ Information maintained by the Federal Government is a national asset.” President Obama January 21, 2009

6. Data.gov There are over 24,000 .gov web sites – difficult to navigate Public must understand the federal organizational structure to find datasets on key topics Data exists in portals – are not “raw” machine downloadable or data locked in legacy systems Web sites not designed for new generation of technologies on the web

8. Data.gov When GPS was made available (w/o Selective Availability) markets were created innovation happened!

10. Data.gov Over 25 Million hits since launch with 92% handled by Cloud! 47 Raw Data Sets and 27 Tools = 74 in Catalog (Start) 592 Raw Data Sets; 311 Tools and 110,076 Geo Data = 110,979 in Catalog (Today) Users “ Cloud” Web Servers Slave (DB Servers) Master Request/Response Content Delivery Network Origin Load Balancer Ranking/ Rating Read Only Sync Launched May 21, 2009

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17. Recovery.gov

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19. Recovery.gov

25. ChesapeakeStat Strategies Priority Strategies Priority Geographic Areas Goals Desired Results Actions Resources Targets & Milestones Environmental Outcomes Performance Measures Restoration Indicators Restoration Indices Health Indicators Health Indices Activity Phase (completed and planned) Authorization Providing the framework for information access and management

26. Water Quality Outcome Indicators5

28. Welcome to ChesapeakeStat The Chesapeake Bay Program’s Interactive Program Management and Accountability Tool ChesapeakeStat Home Fisheries Habitats Water Quality Watersheds Stewardship Management NY PA MD VA WV DE DC

29. ChesapeakeStat Home Fisheries Habitats Water Quality Watersheds Stewardship Management Protect and Restore Fisheries Restore, enhance and protect the finfish, shellfish and other living resources, their habitats and ecological relationships to sustain all fisheries and provide for a balanced ecosystem. Oysters Blue Crab Striped Bass Alosines Menhaden Fish Passage Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Wetlands Protect and Restore Vital Aquatic Habitats Restore those aquatic habitats and natural areas that are vital to the survival and diversity of the living resources of the Bay and its rivers. Wastewater Agriculture Developed Lands Septics Riparian Areas Air Acid Mine Drainage Chemical Contaminants Protect and Restore Water Quality Achieve and maintain the water quality necessary to support the aquatic living resources of the Bay and its tributaries and to protect human health. Land Preservation Land Conservation Pre-Development Hydrology Maintain Healthy Watersheds Develop, promote and achieve sound land use practices which protect watershed resources and water quality, maintain reduced pollutant loadings for the Bay and its tributaries, and restore and preserve aquatic living resources. Public Access Watershed Education Place-Based Interpretation Chesapeake Stewardship Foster Chesapeake Stewardship Promote individual stewardship and assist individuals, community-based organizations, businesses, local governments and schools to undertake initiatives to achieve these goals and our shared vision. Effective Infrastructure Systems Organizational Management Enhance Partnering, Leadership & Management Improve and enhance the leadership and management of the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership. NY PA MD VA WV DE DC

30. Wastewater Agriculture Developed Lands Septics Riparian Areas Air Acid Mine Drainage Chemical Contaminants Progress Towards Targets and Milestones ChesapeakeStat Home Fisheries Habitats Water Quality Watersheds Stewardship Management NY PA MD VA WV DE DC Desired Result: Goal: Protect and Restore Water Quality Reduced Loads from Agricultural Lands and Animal Operations Performance Measures Strategy Priorities Actions Resources

31. Chesapeake Goals ChesapeakeStat Home Fisheries Habitats Water Quality Watersheds Stewardship Management Desired Result: Goal: Protect and Restore Water Quality Reduced Loads from Agricultural Lands and Animal Operations Performance Measures Strategy Priorities Actions Resources Tributary Basin Progress

36. Chesapeake Goals Desired Result: Goal: Protect and Restore Water Quality Reduced Loads from Agricultural Lands and Animal Operations Performance Measures Strategy Priorities Actions Resources ChesapeakeStat Home Fisheries Habitats Water Quality Watersheds Stewardship Management NY PA MD VA WV DE DC

37. Chesapeake Goals Desired Result: Goal: Protect and Restore Water Quality Reduced Loads from Agricultural Lands and Animal Operations Performance Measures Strategy Priorities Actions Resources ChesapeakeStat Home Fisheries Habitats Water Quality Watersheds Stewardship Management NY PA MD VA WV DE DC

38. Chesapeake Goals Desired Result: Goal: Protect and Restore Water Quality Reduced Loads from Agricultural Lands and Animal Operations Performance Measures Strategy Priorities Actions Resources ChesapeakeStat Home Fisheries Habitats Water Quality Watersheds Stewardship Management NY PA MD VA WV DE DC